American Given Names
Author: George R. Stewart
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA historical account of the origins and use of over 800 given names.
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German-American Names
Author: George Fenwick Jones
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9780806317649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA dictionary of German names, the derivations, and meanings.
Chinese American Names
Author: Emma Woo Louie
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2008-07-16
Total Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 0786438770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe naming practices of Chinese Americans are the focus of this work. Since Chinese immigration began in the mid-19th century, names of immigrants and their descendants have been influenced by both Chinese and American name customs. This detailed study first describes the naming traditions of China, providing a base for understanding how personal names may change in the interaction between cultures. One discovers that surnames are clues to Chinese dialect sounds, that many have been Americanized, that new surnames were created and that, in more recent decades as the Chinese American population has grown, new names practices developed and surnames have proliferated. Included are ideographs to surnames and an overview of their preservation by Americans of Chinese descent.
Names on the Land
Author: George R. Stewart
Publisher:
Published: 1967
Total Pages: 548
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Genealogist's Guide to Native American Names
Author: Connie Ellefson
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-12-14
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 1440331103
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGenealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Native American names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Native American names along with Native American naming patterns and traditions and a pronunciation guide.
Dictionary of American Family Names
Author: Patrick Hanks
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Published: 2003-05-08
Total Pages: 2094
ISBN-13: 0195081374
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhere did your surname come from? Do you know how many people in the United States share it? What does it tell you about your lineage?From the editor of the highly acclaimed Dictionary of Surnames comes the most extensive compilation of surnames in America. The result of 10 years of research and 30 consulting editors, this massive undertaking documents 70,000 surnames of Americans across the country. A reference source like no other, it surveys each surname giving its meaning, nationality, alternate spellings, common forenames associated with it, and the frequency of each surname and forename.The Dictionary of American Family Names is a fascinating journey throughout the multicultural United States, offering a detailed look at the meaning and frequency of surnames throughout the country. For students studying family genealogy, others interested in finding out more about their own lineage, or lexicographers, the Dictionary is an ideal place to begin research.
The African-American Baby Name Book
Author: Teresa Norman
Publisher: Berkley
Published: 1998-02-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780425159392
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive treasury of more than 10,000 African-American baby names. Names are a hallmark of our heritage, reflections of both the ethnic and religious roots of our past and our dreams for our childrens' future. This A-to-Z guide includes more than 10,000 names, ranging from African names to contemporary names to traditonal Muslim names and more. Also featured is advice on alternative spellings, information on origins and meanings, and tips on choosing a name that will help parents reflect the treasure of the child who owns it. • Alphabetically Listed for Easy Reference •
Native American Place Names of Indiana
Author: Michael McCafferty
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2023-08-31
Total Pages: 267
ISBN-13: 0252055985
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA linguistic history of Native American place-names in Indiana In tracing the roots of Indiana place names, Michael McCafferty focuses on those created and used by local Native Americans. Drawing from exciting new sources that include three Illinois dictionaries from the eighteenth century, the author documents the language used to describe landmarks essential to fur traders in Les Pays d’en Haut and settlers of the Old Northwest territory. Impeccably researched, this study details who created each name, as well as when, where, how and why they were used. The result is a detailed linguistic history of lakes, streams, cities, counties, and other Indiana names. Each entry includes native language forms, translations, and pronunciation guides, offering fresh historical insight into the state of Indiana.
Baby Names
Author: Tyra Mason
Publisher: A & B Distributors
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781886433137
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Place Called Peculiar
Author: Frank K. Gallant
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-02-16
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0486483606
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Bug Tussle, Alabama, to Donnybrook, New York, this pop-culture history offers a highly entertaining survey of America's most unusual place-names and their often-humorous origins. The author traveled the country, recording the best stories and legends he encountered. The only nationwide survey of its kind, it's a great browsing book with a state-by-state format for easy reference
